WPMDB
Get information from IMDB and set to your post, just active plugin, use shortcodes and enjoy from free details,
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WPMDB shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WPMDB stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| imdb | #24 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About WPMDB
From the official readme · v1.0Description
IMDB is a reference for many movie and TV lovers around the world. So you can see all the details of a movie from this site like posters, box office sales, actors and much more… .
So many site owners need to collect this information for their users. That’s why this plugin was created so that you, the site owner, can retrieve information from your database and store it in your database so that you can show it to your users whenever you need it.
If you like the plugin, feel free to rate it (on the right side of this page)!
Features
- Automatically record movie information when posting
- 1000 request per day
- Simple and compact
- Use WordPress database to receive fewer requests
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wpmdbdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Use the Settings->WP IMDB screen to configure the plugin
- Go to this link first
- Change Account Type to FREE! (1,000 daily limit)
- Enter your Email, First Name, Last Name and a short description for your application
- After registering you will receive an email containing a code, copy and paste it into the field below to enable the plugin in your name
Screenshots
For developers
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Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
WPMDB: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 18, 2026
Is WPMDB free?
Yes. WPMDB is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WPMDB safe to use in 2026?
WPMDB shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WPMDB?
WPMDB is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,235 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.
Does WPMDB work with WordPress 7.1?
WPMDB is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WPMDB need?
WPMDB requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WPMDB last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 4, 2020 (7 years ago).
Who makes WPMDB?
WPMDB is developed and maintained by AHMAD_R3ZA.
What are the best alternatives to WPMDB?
The most popular alternatives to WPMDB are Lumière Movies (30+ installs), IMDb API (10+ installs) and FilmGetter (10+ installs).
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